Hypertriglyceridemia-induced Acute Pancreatitis in Diabetic Population

Abstract

Hypertriglyceridemia induced acute pancreatitis has become the third major cause of acute pancreatitis resulting in high morbidity and mortality. Currently, specific mechanism behind association between hypertriglyceridemia in diabetic population and the correlation of causing acute pancreatitis are still not well identified. This literature review summarizes recent understanding of the pathogenesis of hypertriglyceridemia in diabetic populations and its correlation with acute pancreatitis along with clinical management of this disease. Keywords: Hypertriglyceridemia, Pancreatitis, Diabetic Population